Reimbursement differences between ASCs and HOPDs have been an ongoing challenge for surgery centers, continually making it more difficult for independent ASCs to stay afloat.
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Here are two cardiology practices that have closed their doors in 2024, as reported by Becker's since May 3:
Columbia, Tenn.-based Maury Regional Medical Center has added two cardiologists to its staff.
A medical office building in Tacoma, Wash., has sold for $32.6 million, according to an Aug. 26 report from The Registry.
Medicare physician reimbursement rates have been declining over the last decade, but some specialties have been hit harder than others.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, a research society with more than 53,000 members, serves a number of purposes for its physician members, including legislation advocacy.
Most physicians' malpractice premiums are between $10,000 and $19,999, according to Medical Economics' 2024 Physician Report published Aug. 14.
More than half of U.S. states are experiencing a summer COVID-19 surge, with what could end up being the largest number of cases seen in the season since the virus first started circulating in 2020.
ASCs could face an increase in volume as hospitals continue to close amid financial troubles.
Complex claims typically have multiple stakeholders and a high degree of uncertainty. The reimbursement rates for these cases, however, can be very attractive.